2023 has steadily delivered some of the most impactful games we’ve seen in a long time, and August isn’t slowing that down. Along with the incredibly hyped Baldur’s Gate 3, August is packed to the brim with both AAA and indie video game releases to keep you indoors and on the controller. Here’s a list of all the biggest games releasing this month.
All August 2023 Game Releases
August 1-10
- Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun (PC) – August 2
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC) – August 3
- Flutter Away (PC) – August 3
- Adore (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S)- August 3
- Tiny Thor (Switch) – August 3
- Death Becomes You (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 4
- Gord (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X) – August 8
- Tower of Fantasy (PS4, PS5) – August 8
- 30XX (PC, Switch) – August 9
- Legend Bowl (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 9
- Atlas Fallen (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 10
- Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (PC PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 10
- Stray (Xbox Series X/S) – August 10
August 11-22
- Moving Out 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 15
- Everspace 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 15
- Hammerwatch 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 15
- Desynced (PC) – August 15
- Wayfinder (PC, PS4, PS5) – August 15
- Quasimorph (PC) – August 16
- Red Dead Redemption (PS4, Switch) – August 17
- Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 17
- Vampire Survivors (Switch) – August 17
- Quantum: Recharged (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 17
- Madden NFL 24 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 18
- Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (PC, Switch) – August 18
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 18
- DepowerBall (PC) – August 21
- Fort Solis (PC, PS5) – August 22
- Wrestlequest (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 22
- Immortals of Aveum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 22
August 23-31
- Ride 5 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 24
- Blasphemous 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 24
- Toaplan Arcade Shoot ‘Em Up Collection Vol. 2 (PC) – August 24
- Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 25
- Goodbye Volcano High (PC, PS4, PS5) – August 29
- Under the Waves (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 29
- Sea of Stars (PC, PS4, Switch) – August 29
- Samba de Amigo: Party Central (Switch) – August 2
- Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 30
- Somerville (PS4, PS5) – August 31
- Taito Milestones 2 (Switch) – August 31
- Trine 5: A Clockword Conspiracy (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 31
- War Hospital (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X)- August 31
- Crossfire: Sierra Squad (PSVR2) – August 2023
The Biggest Games Releasing in August 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 (PC) – August 3
The creators of the critically acclaimed CRPG Divinity Original Sin 2 return with the remarkably ambitious Baldur’s Gate 3. The Dungeons and Dragons-based video game explores the Forgotten Realms in a new light, allowing up to four players to experience a new story within the world of the immensely popular tabletop RPG together. With a fully customizable character creator, lots of in-depth and intriguing storylines, and a plethora of decidedly interesting characters and interactions within its world, Baldur’s Gate 3 should be on any RPG fan’s radar.
Wrestlequest (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 8
Wrestlequest combines classic RPG gameplay elements with the glamorous backdrop of professional wrestling. You’ll explore several different locations, each with unique stories and characters based off of real iconic wrestling legends, all while fighting through party-based combat encounters in the wrestling ring in order to level up your butt-kicking hero.
Tower of Fantasy (PS4, PS5) – August 8
The anime-style MMORPG Tower of Fantasy released last year for PC and mobile, but is finally coming to PS5 and PS4 on August 8. Explore the open world alone, with friends, or strangers while completing quests, fighting beasts, and unlocking new weapons and characters through the gacha element of Tower of Fantasy similar to Genshin Impact.
Atlas Fallen (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 10
Atlas Fallen is an upcoming action RPG from developer Deck13. Players will be able to experience Atlas Fallen’s desert lands and flashy combat completely singleplayer or with a friend. Full of ferocious beasts, unique weapons that shape-shift and obtain various different powers, and mysteries to uncover, anyone looking for a new combat-filled experience should look no further than Atlas Fallen this month.
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 10
From the newly established Summerfall Studios comes Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, a choice-based narrative adventure where the choices you make will affect the story and the music. You play as Grace, a college dropout who’s given the unexpected power of Muse. Written by David Gaider, lead writer of the Dragon Age series, Stray Gods is delivered by what seems like an Avengers team of developers and cast members. Laura Bailey stars as the game’s protagonist and is joined by well known voices such as Troy Baker, Ashley Johnson, Merle Dandridge, and Rahul Kohli.
Moving Out 2 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S)- August 15
The physics-based moving simulator gets a sequel that includes several new features that players and fans of the first game are sure to enjoy. Online co-op is finally added, allowing up to four friends to play together from anywhere with crossplay enabled as well. Moving Out 2 has new worlds to be explored, new challenges to undertake, and new characters to play as.
Everspace 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 15
The spaceship RPG finally comes to consoles this month. Everspace 2 features a ton of spaceship combat, puzzle solving, and planet exploration. There are over 100 distinctive locations to explore with various alien species to discover, mysteries to solve, and enemies to fight off. Spaceship combat is one of Everspace 2’s major highlights, always fast-paced with fun movement and firing capabilities.
Red Dead Redemption (PS5, Switch) – August 17
Red Dead Redemption is finally getting a port for modern consoles. The game follows John Marston, who’s on the hunt for members of the Van Der Linde gang. Red Dead Redemption takes place after the events of Red Dead Redemption 2, so if you’re a fan of the sequel and you own a PS4, PS5, or Nintendo Switch, you might want to check this one out. It is worth noting, though, this is not a remaster, just a direct port of the original game.
Vampire Survivors (Switch) – August 17
Vampire Survivors released for PC and Xbox in 2022 to overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews and numerous amounts of praise. Now, Nintendo Switch users can rejoice as the game is making its way there. With the release of the Switch version, Vampire Survivors will also add four-player couch co-op, so there’s something in store for the gamers on Xbox and PC as well.
Madden NFL 24 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 18
EA’s staple NFL game is releasing on August 18. Madden NFL 24’s Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC versions will feature improvements to movements, making the players on the field look that much more realistic. Additionally, the game is bringing back the Superstar mode, allowing players to create and build their own NFL legend through a career storyline.
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (PC, Switch) – August 18
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk looks to be the game for anyone who misses the cool and cel-shaded style of Jet Set Radio. Developed by Team Reptile, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a game all about taking over the streets. Through flashy skating and BMX tricks and spreading your graffiti throughout the city, you’ll face off against rival crews and police in a fight to take over the city.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 18
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an asymmetrical horror game similar to the likes of Dead by Daylight and Friday the 13th. The game is loosely based off of the original 1974 film, and will see players taking on the roles of either the victims or Leatherface and his family members. Each character has their own unique abilities that either stop the killers from succeeding in their efforts, or compromise the victims’ escape. Some of the characters are actually from the film, like Leatherface, of course, along with The Cook (Drayton) and The Hitchhiker (Nubbins). Most of the cast, however, are entirely new faces made for the game.
Fort Solis (PC, PS5) – August 22
Described in the game’s Steam description as a “riveting story-driven thriller,” Fort Solis is an episodic mystery in which its protagonist, Jack, must uncover the calamity that has befallen a secluded mining base. The game looks to be a cinematic experience and aims to be told “like a Netflix series.” Fort Solis also features performances from award-winning actors including The Last of Us’ Troy Baker and Red Dead Redemption 2’s Roger Clark.
Immortals of Aveum (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)- August 22
Immortals of Aveum is EA’s upcoming first person magic shooter developed by Ascendant Studios. The adventure will follow an elite force of magic users known as the Immortals, fighting to save their world. Combat is fast-paced with tons of magic spells to learn and combos to master. This game brings signature gameplay elements of games like Call of Duty and transforms them to fit a significantly more magical world.
Ride 5 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 24
The unrivaled motorcycle racing franchise, Ride, is getting its 5th installment this month. Just like Ride 4, Ride 5 will have incredibly stunning visuals that look almost like real life. Additionally, there is a brand new career mode, the ability to collect various motorcycles, and even a split-screen racing mode for friends who want to butt heads on one couch.
Blasphemous 2 (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S) – August 24
The Penitent One returns this month in Blasphemous 2. The sequel to the original 2019 platformer will introduce several new weapons, a much larger and non-linear world, and a variety of new characters to meet and take missions from. Like the first game, Blasphemous 2 will have lots of monster slaying, a ton of platforming, cool-looking combat moves, and definitely won’t hold back on the difficulty.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S) – August 25
FromSoftware has finally brought back its signature mecha action franchise, Armored Core, with Armored Core 6: Fired of Rubicon. Players will get to control and fully customize their own AC unit in order to undertake challenging missions and partake in fast-paced, high-action battles. Like the Dark Souls games, learning enemy movesets will be key, coupled by adapting to each battle type through tweaking your mech’s design.
Goodbye Volcano High (PC, PS4, PS5) – August 29
Half narrative adventure game, half rhythm game, Goodbye Volcano High mashes genres together in a seemingly charming way. You play as Fang, a high schooler who learns that unfortunate truth that their world is about to end. Throughout the game, you’ll make choices to determine how you want Fang to spend their time during the last moments of the world, and participate in various mini-games and rhythm-based moments that put you even further into Fang’s shoes.